National Mutt Day is about embracing and celebrating mixed breed dogs. They are the number one type of dog you'll find in the shelter because pure bred dogs, on a national level, are generally taken much better care of, as they come with a price tag and are often used for show or breeding purposes.

The biggest percentage of dogs euthanized each year are medium to large mixed breed dogs. Often they're used to protect property and for nothing more. Many die from neglect such as starvation, illness, dehydration, chaining and inclement weather due to poor shelter.

There are millions of loving and healthy mixed breed dogs sitting in shelters, who are desperately searching for a new home. One of the county's most famous movie dogs is Benji, is a mixed breed Terrier.

Mixed breed dogs are no less great than pure bred dogs. They are friendly, faithful companions that can do all of the jobs purebred dogs can do, including being therapy, police, guide, assistance, herding, agility, and flyball dogs. Many people believe that mixed breeds live longer and have better temperaments than pure breeds. Whatever the case, there is a mixed breed dog out there for everyone.

So please visit your local shelter and find a new friend today! If you can't adopt a mixed breed friend on December 2nd, please donate at least $5 to your local animal shelter, as they all need financial assistance and every dollar counts!





You can also volunteer to walk a dog, donate food and other supplies needed to your local animal shelter or make a donation in the memory of a loved dog who has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

Our goal is to save 10,000 Mutts this December 2nd from coast to coast!

Please adopt a new friend!